Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Auricularia, commonly known as wood ear or black fungus, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for promoting cardiovascular health and supporting circulation. TCM practitioners have used Auricularia species (especially Auricularia auricula-judae) in herbal remedies to "invigorate the blood," reduce blood stasis, and address conditions associated with poor circulation. The fungus is often included in dietary therapy for its supposed ability to thin the blood and improve vascular function. However, the bulk of this evidence is anecdotal and based on centuries-old practices rather than modern clinical trials.

Some preliminary laboratory studies and limited animal research suggest that Auricularia may have anticoagulant or antiplatelet effects, potentially due to its polysaccharide content. However, these findings have not been robustly confirmed in human studies, and the mechanisms are not fully understood. Overall, while there is a strong traditional basis for using Auricularia to support circulation, the scientific evidence remains preliminary and inconclusive. Therefore, its use for circulation is justified by tradition, with a moderate but not strong level of supporting evidence.

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